Responsibilities:

Sourcing and supply: Sourcing and supplying a wide range of construction items, including service contracts, and capital

Contract management: Negotiating, implementing, and managing contract tenders

Cost management: Identifying cost-saving opportunities and analyzing data to monitor savings

Supplier relations: Developing and maintaining relationships with existing and new suppliers

Team management: Ensuring the team is high-performing and productive

Day-to-day operations: Responding quickly to suppliers to limit the impact of supply issues

Stakeholder support: Providing advice and support to stakeholders on contractual and procurement matters

Market gap identification: Working with suppliers to identify gaps in market provision and opportunities to close them

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years` management experience in a centralized procurement environment.
• Degree in business or procurement.
• Centralized Procurement System experience – SAP SRM/R3 desirable.
• Commercially focused, keen eye for detail with strong analytical & numerical skills.
• High-level competence in Microsoft Excel and other office packages.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Spoken Arabic is highly desirable.